Markets Outlook Is A Bull Run Still in Play for Q4?
Oct 14, 2025
Alice Liu, Head of Research at CoinMarketCap, shares her expert insights on the current crypto landscape. She breaks down BTC's potential rise to $111K and the impact of Jerome Powell's upcoming speech on interest rates. The conversation delves into U.S.-China trade tensions and their effects on crypto, as well as the importance of monitoring whale activity and their influence on market psychology. Liu also discusses why recent meme trends indicate a bullish Q4 and offers predictions for BTC and ETH.
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Weekend Pullback Signals Macro Uncertainty
- Global markets pulled back over the weekend with BTC and alts falling alongside gold and equities.
- Alice Liu warns the next 24–48 hours are critical as markets watch broader macro cues and liquidity flows.
Three Immediate Market Catalysts
- Alice identifies U.S.-China trade tensions and ETF flows as near-term crypto drivers.
- She highlights Jerome Powell's upcoming speech as crucial for markets and potential rate cut signals.
Watch Whale Shorts And Key SMAs
- Monitor large whale positions and BTC technicals closely to anticipate volatility moves.
- If BTC fails to hold the 7-day or 30-day SMA, expect possible sell-offs toward $105K.